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Data on the geometric length of stay for various long−term care DRGs is used in
determining
adjustments.
a. High cost outlier
b. Short stay outlier
c. Interrupted stay
d. Area wage index − answer>>>b. Short stay outlier
Which graph is the best choice to use when comparing the relative
volumes of the no CC, CC, or MCC versions of the DRGs for congestive
heart failure?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>c. Pie chart
An HIM director wants to conduct research to learn about the physicians'
view of the department's image. What type of scale should she use to
collect data?
a. Meta−analytical scale
b. Semantic differential scale
c. Two−point scale
d. Purposive scale − answer>>>b. Semantic differential scale
You want to graph the average length of stay by sex and service for the
month of April. Which graphic tool would you use?
a. Bar graph
b. Histogram
c. Line graph
d. Pie chart − answer>>>bar graph
The health plan reimburses Dr. Tan $15 per patient per month. In
January, Dr. Tan saw 300 patients so he received $4,500 from the health
plan. What method is the health plan using to reimburse Dr. Tan?
a. Traditional retrospective
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b. Capitated rate
c. Relative value
d. Discounted fee schedule − answer>>>b. Capitated rate
This type of chart is used to focus attention on any variation in a process
and helps the team to determine whether that variation is normal or a
result of special circumstances.
a. Pareto chart
b. Pie chart
c. Control chart
d. Line chart − answer>>>c. Control chart
What tool is used to sort data in a variety of ways to assist in the study of certain
data elements?
a. Registries
b. Indexes
c. Clinical trials
d. Statistical reports − answer>>>b. Indexes
What type of data display tool is used to display discrete categories?
a. Bar graph
b. Histogram
c. Pie chart
d. Line chart − answer>>>a. Bar graph
Formatting and/or structuring of captured information that includes the
process of analyzing, organizing, and presenting recorded patient
information for authentication and inclusion in the patient's healthcare
record defines .
a. Patient medical records
b. Information capture
c. Report generation
d. a and c − answer>>>c. Report generation
Which graph is the best choice to use when comparing lengths of stay across
three hospitals?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
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d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>b. Bar chart
, Which graph is the best choice to use when exploring the relationship
between length of stay and charge for a set of patients?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>d. Scatter diagram
The monthly trend in readmission to the hospital is best displayed using a .
a. Frequency chart
b. Contingency table
c. Bar chart
d. Line graph − answer>>>b. Contingency table
. Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of data quality?
a. Granular
b. Valid
c. Precise
d. Current − answer>>>c. Precise
Standardizing medical terminology to avoid differences in naming various
medical conditions and procedures (such as the synonyms bunionectomy,
McBride procedure, and repair of hallus valgus) is one purpose of .
a. Transaction standards
b. Content and structure standards
c. Vocabulary standards
d. Security standards − answer>>>Vocabulary standards
The technology that allows a healthcare organization to logically (or
conceptually) link multiple physical data repositories is .
a. MPI
b. OLAP
c. OLTP
d. EMPI − answer>>>c. OLTP
The emerging wireless technology that could potentially replace bar
codes for tracking patients, clinicians, medications, and equipment is .
a. HTML
b. OCR
c. RFID
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
Data on the geometric length of stay for various long−term care DRGs is used in
determining
adjustments.
a. High cost outlier
b. Short stay outlier
c. Interrupted stay
d. Area wage index − answer>>>b. Short stay outlier
Which graph is the best choice to use when comparing the relative
volumes of the no CC, CC, or MCC versions of the DRGs for congestive
heart failure?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>c. Pie chart
An HIM director wants to conduct research to learn about the physicians'
view of the department's image. What type of scale should she use to
collect data?
a. Meta−analytical scale
b. Semantic differential scale
c. Two−point scale
d. Purposive scale − answer>>>b. Semantic differential scale
You want to graph the average length of stay by sex and service for the
month of April. Which graphic tool would you use?
a. Bar graph
b. Histogram
c. Line graph
d. Pie chart − answer>>>bar graph
The health plan reimburses Dr. Tan $15 per patient per month. In
January, Dr. Tan saw 300 patients so he received $4,500 from the health
plan. What method is the health plan using to reimburse Dr. Tan?
a. Traditional retrospective
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b. Capitated rate
c. Relative value
d. Discounted fee schedule − answer>>>b. Capitated rate
This type of chart is used to focus attention on any variation in a process
and helps the team to determine whether that variation is normal or a
result of special circumstances.
a. Pareto chart
b. Pie chart
c. Control chart
d. Line chart − answer>>>c. Control chart
What tool is used to sort data in a variety of ways to assist in the study of certain
data elements?
a. Registries
b. Indexes
c. Clinical trials
d. Statistical reports − answer>>>b. Indexes
What type of data display tool is used to display discrete categories?
a. Bar graph
b. Histogram
c. Pie chart
d. Line chart − answer>>>a. Bar graph
Formatting and/or structuring of captured information that includes the
process of analyzing, organizing, and presenting recorded patient
information for authentication and inclusion in the patient's healthcare
record defines .
a. Patient medical records
b. Information capture
c. Report generation
d. a and c − answer>>>c. Report generation
Which graph is the best choice to use when comparing lengths of stay across
three hospitals?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
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d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>b. Bar chart
, Which graph is the best choice to use when exploring the relationship
between length of stay and charge for a set of patients?
a. Line graph
b. Bar chart
c. Pie chart
d. Scatter diagram − answer>>>d. Scatter diagram
The monthly trend in readmission to the hospital is best displayed using a .
a. Frequency chart
b. Contingency table
c. Bar chart
d. Line graph − answer>>>b. Contingency table
. Which of the following characteristics is not a characteristic of data quality?
a. Granular
b. Valid
c. Precise
d. Current − answer>>>c. Precise
Standardizing medical terminology to avoid differences in naming various
medical conditions and procedures (such as the synonyms bunionectomy,
McBride procedure, and repair of hallus valgus) is one purpose of .
a. Transaction standards
b. Content and structure standards
c. Vocabulary standards
d. Security standards − answer>>>Vocabulary standards
The technology that allows a healthcare organization to logically (or
conceptually) link multiple physical data repositories is .
a. MPI
b. OLAP
c. OLTP
d. EMPI − answer>>>c. OLTP
The emerging wireless technology that could potentially replace bar
codes for tracking patients, clinicians, medications, and equipment is .
a. HTML
b. OCR
c. RFID
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